Craft and StructureVery hardWord for stubborn persistence in error
Craft and Structure practice question
Despite three inquiries that found no fault in the design, the councillor remained ____ in blaming the architect, repeating the charge at every meeting.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. obstinateCorrect
- B. persuasive
- C. apologetic
- D. indifferent
Answer: A. obstinate
Three inquiries against him, and still repeating the charge: obstinate.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. persuasive
- Persuasive would mean convincing others; the inquiries disagreed.
- C. apologetic
- Apologetic is the opposite of continuing the charge.
- D. indifferent
- Indifferent people don't repeat charges at every meeting.
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